Characters: Colonies have encrusting bases, but are arborescent when fully developed. Verrucae are irregularly spaced and are usually fused towards branch tips or plate margins.
Colour: Usually pale brown with white verrucae.
Similar species: Skeletal detail. is similar to that of Montipora verrucosa, which does not form primarily branched colonies, also verrucae tend to be smaller and more pointed. See also M. setosa.
Habitat: Shallow reef environments and soft substrates.
